Author: Christian Alamodin

Christian Alamodin first fell in love with the NBA during the peak years of the Yao Ming-Tracy McGrady era of the Houston Rockets, and he hasn't looked back since. A Communication graduate from the Ateneo de Manila University, he enjoys writing about the NBA as well as following other sports leagues.

The Phoenix Suns have some of the most popular cagers in the world on their roster, but it wasn’t enough to stop the Minnesota Timberwolves from brushing them aside and cruising in the first round with a convincing sweep. Due to this shocking chain of events, the Suns are seriously mulling over their next course of action. Frank Vogel will likely be out of a job before free agency starts, but the team also needs to find a capable point guard so the team’s trio of stars can focus on finding their spots and making shots. However, the loss they…

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The Los Angeles Lakers know that their time with LeBron James on the team is quickly running out. While King James is still performing at an astonishingly high level, it’s only a matter of time before he finally calls it a career. Every year becomes more difficult for LeBron to win a championship, and some of the game’s legends implore him to think of his legacy and retire while he’s still at the top  of his game. However, it seems like James still has a lot left in the tank, as he shares his honest thoughts on the Purple and…

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There are plenty of moving pieces behind the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 117-95 win over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1. From the defensive schemes Mike Daigneault placed on Luka Doncic to the role players who stepped up to help the Thunder win, every member of the roster deserves credit for their impressive playoff performances so far. Among the most outstanding contributors during Game 1 was Jalen Williams. The second-year player has established himself as one of the most important players in the OKC roster, which played a role in the Thunder’s rise to the top of the Western Conference. Some…

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It’s pretty clear that frustration is plenty in the Denver Nuggets locker room. They find themselves in a difficult situation after losing consecutive playoff games that puts them in a dangerous situation with their back-to-back defense. One can argue that no one is taking this difficult situation harder than Jamal Murray. The Blue Arrow performed poorly in Game 2 as the Minnesota defense successfully stopped him from feeling comfortable on the floor. He was so frustrated that he lashed out against a referee and is facing a hefty fine because of it. To make matters worse, he is still recovering…

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The Dallas Mavericks might have been considered slight underdogs coming into their Western Conference Semi-FInal against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to how dominantly their opponents took care of the New Orleans Pelicans. However, the Mavs would always have a fighting chance with Luka Doncic on their team. The Slovenian wonder has always been a reliable superstar that’s been helping the Mavericks win games with his sheer brilliance with the basketball. That didn’t seem to be the case in the first round of their seven-game series with the Thunder as they dropped their first game. While Luka didn’t have a…

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Anthony Edwards is one of the most fascinating players to watch in the NBA right now. As he leads the Minnesota Timberwolves into an incredible playoff run, fans couldn’t help but be fascinated by what he’s doing on the court. While the man himself is trying to distance himself from any sort of comparison with Michael Jordan, his teammates cannot stop raving about his impact on the team. One of his teammates even went forward to talk about how great of a season he’s having. Mike Conley praises Anthony Edwards’ importance on the Minnesota Timberwolves Mike Conley has been in…

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The future of the San Antonio Spurs are bright thanks to Victor Wembanyama. The big man, already getting love from previous Rookie of the Year winners, is eager to lead his team back on the playoff trail when the next season starts. While it may still take a while before the Spurs actually become a compelling playoff team again, Nike is more than already sold on Wemby’s Hall-of-Fame potential. The latest ad campaign for his brand already highlights the high hopes the popular sportswear brand has for the Frenchman. Nike’s latest ad on Victor Wembanyama highlights his incredible rookie season…

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Champions usually share similar mental traits, regardless of what sport they play. Be it the NBA or the NFL, winners have similar approaches to their chosen discipline and find ways to succeed regardless of the obstacles they face in their areers as professional athletes. This fact rings true for one Rob Gronkowski. He’s one of the most dominant tight ends to ever step into the gridiron, setting the standard on what the position can do in the modern NFL. It won’t be strange to say he’s the best athlete to play the position. Gronk is enjoying retirement, and part of…

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The Minnesota Timberwolves were supposed to be the underdogs against the Denver Nuggets. The defending champions have the advantage in playoff experience, already winning it all last season. While some analysts and fans believed the Timberwolves had what it takes to make it to the Finals, none of those people thought that the Timberwolves would cruise past the defending champs. However, the Timberwolves were able to wrestle away the advantage from Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets. Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns were crucial in the team’s impressive Game 2 win. Minnesota Timberwolves continue impressive playoff streak with 106-80 win over…

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The Indiana Pacers have maximum confidence after taking down the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round of the playoffs. They will need all of that confidence if they want to take down a competitive New York Knicks team that thoroughly dominated the Philadelphia 76ers in six games. One of the biggest priorities for the Pacers in this upcoming duel is slowing down Jalen Brunson. The one-time All-Star has been phenomenal in the first round, showing exceptional scoring and playmaking chops to stop both Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey on his own. However, things may turn out differently as he’s playing…

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